These Wilder Years (1956)
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- Approved
- 1h 31min
- Drama
- 17 Aug 1956 (USA)
- Movie
A middle-aged man tries to reconnect with his illegitimate son, who was given to an orphanage many years ago.
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| James Cagney | ... |
Steve Bradford
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| Barbara Stanwyck | ... |
Ann Dempster
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| Walter Pidgeon | ... |
James Rayburn
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| Betty Lou Keim | ... |
Suzie
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| Don Dubbins | ... |
Mark
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| Edward Andrews | ... |
Leland G. Spottsford
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| Basil Ruysdael | ... |
Judge
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| Grandon Rhodes | ... |
Roy Oliphant
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| Will Wright | ... |
Old Cab Driver
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Lewis Martin | ... |
Dr. Miller
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| Dorothy Adams | ... |
Aunt Martha
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| Dean Jones | ... |
Hardware Clerk
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| Herb Vigran | ... |
Traffic Cop
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Bob Alden | ... |
Bellhop (uncredited)
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Byron Amidon | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Margaret Bert | ... |
Nurse (uncredited)
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Nesdon Booth | ... |
Pool Room Proprietor (uncredited)
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| Lovyss Bradley | ... |
Department Store Customer (uncredited)
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| Don Burnett | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Frank Connor | ... |
Court Clerk (uncredited)
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| Charles Evans | ... |
Board Member (uncredited)
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Elizabeth Flournoy | ... |
Spottsford's Secretary (uncredited)
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| Bess Flowers | ... |
Lounge Patron (uncredited)
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| William Forrest | ... |
Jerry Blount - Board Member (uncredited)
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Eleanor Grumer | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Robert Haines | ... |
Lounge Patron (uncredited)
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Jimmy Hayes | ... |
Young Reporter (uncredited)
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| Charles Herbert | ... |
Small Boy (uncredited)
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| Mary Alan Hokanson | ... |
Miss Smith (uncredited)
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| Edna Holland | ... |
Nurse (uncredited)
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Bruce Irwin | ... |
Two Year Old Boy (uncredited)
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| Jack Kenney | ... |
Steve's Chauffeur (uncredited)
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Lois Kimbrell | ... |
Secretary (uncredited)
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Janet Lake | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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| Michael Landon | ... |
Boy in Poolhall (uncredited)
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| Tom Laughlin | ... |
Football Player (uncredited)
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| Mary Lawrence | ... |
Mrs. Callahan (uncredited)
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Luana Lee | ... |
Stenographer (uncredited)
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| Ruth Lee | ... |
Miss Adelaide Finch (uncredited)
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| John Maxwell | ... |
Board Member (uncredited)
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Ricky McGough | ... |
Child (uncredited)
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| Harold Miller | ... |
Board Member (uncredited)
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| Matt Moore | ... |
Ed, the Gateman (uncredited)
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| Kathleen Mulqueen | ... |
Prim Lady (uncredited)
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| Burt Mustin | ... |
Old Man (uncredited)
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Ralph Neff | ... |
Bartender (uncredited)
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Jimmy Ogg | ... |
Johnny - Boy (uncredited)
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| Marc Platt | ... |
Mr. Callahan (uncredited)
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Lillian Powell | ... |
Proprietress (uncredited)
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Paul Power | ... |
Passerby (uncredited)
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Joy Rogers | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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| Russell Simpson | ... |
Farmer (uncredited)
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| Bert Stevens | ... |
Lounge Patron (uncredited)
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Audrey Swanson | ... |
Saleslady (uncredited)
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Hal Taggart | ... |
Lounge Patron (uncredited)
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| Charles Tannen | ... |
Loafer (uncredited)
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| Sid Tomack | ... |
Jess, the Bartender (uncredited)
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Louis Towers | ... |
Child (uncredited)
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| Harry Tyler | ... |
Doorman (uncredited)
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Leon Tyler | ... |
Student Secretary (uncredited)
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| Emmett Vogan | ... |
J.T. - Board Member (uncredited)
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| Billy Wayne | ... |
Bowling Alley Manager (uncredited)
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Russ Whitney | ... |
Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
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James Yoham | ... |
Man (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Roy Rowland | ||
Written by
| Frank Fenton | ... | () |
| Ralph Wheelwright | ... | (story) |
Produced by
| Jules Schermer | ... | producer |
Music by
| Jeff Alexander | ||
Cinematography by
| George J. Folsey | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Ben Lewis | ||
Art Direction by
| E. Preston Ames | ... | (as Preston Ames) |
| Cedric Gibbons | ||
Set Decoration by
| Edward G. Boyle | ||
| Edwin B. Willis | ||
Makeup Department
| Sydney Guilaroff | ... | hair stylist |
| John Truwe | ... | makeup artist |
| William Tuttle | ... | makeup artist |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Al Jennings | ... | assistant director |
| Hank Moonjean | ... | assistant director (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Wesley C. Miller | ... | recording supervisor (as Dr. Wesley C. Miller) |
| John Logan | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
| Scott Perry Sr. | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Helen Rose | ... | costumes: Barbara Stanwyck |
Music Department
| Will Beitel | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (controlled by Loew's Incorporated)
Distributors
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1956) (United States) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1956) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1958) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- CBS (1974) (United States) (tv)
- Warner Home Video (2012) (United States) (DVD) (dvdr)
Special Effects
Other Companies
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Successful middle-aged businessman Steve Bradford returns to the town where he attended college many years previously. His conscience has been bothering him since whilst a student, he fathered an illegitimate son who was given away to the local orphanage. He returns to the orphanage and meets its current head, Ann Dempster, hoping to persuade her to help him find his son. She refuses but Steve finds himself getting more involved at the orphanage and learns many lessons life had failed to teach him.
Written by Col Needham |
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| Taglines | TOGETHER and TERRIFIC! ...in a story of unforgettable warmth and impact! See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $1,257,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | First film roles of Michael Landon and Tom Laughlin. See more » |
| Goofs | When Cagney rings doorbell on his first visit to Stanwyck's house, the bell rings before he actually presses the button. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in James Cagney, Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Vivian Vance, William Frawley, Diana Dors, Don Larsen (1956). See more » |
| Quotes |
Ann Dempster:
There's always a kind of hope in everything. See more » |